Cooking up sweet idea for Hostess

Author(s):

Richard Weir

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President Obama, please save the Twinkie.

That’s the goal of an unusual online petition that’s sprung up in the wake of bankrupt Hostess Brands’ plans to liquidate its legendary line of snack foods and baked goods, and lay off its 18,500 workers.

The petition on the White House website, dubbed “Nationalize the Twinkie industry,” seeks to make Obama the commander in confection and help keep Hostess — maker of not only the iconic golden cream-filled spongecake treat but also Drake’s Devil Dogs, Ring Dings, Yodels, Suzy Q’s and Wonder Bread — from going the way of the Edsel.